Emergency

In case an emergency evacuation is necessary, each work group should have a person (or persons) responsible for determining whether all personnel from their work area have evacuated the building. Each work group should identify a meeting place outside of the building where all work group personnel shall meet and a head count can be taken.

Every employee must know the location of fire extinguishers and be familiar with the fire alarm system. The first person to observe a fire should:

• Immediately sound the fire alarm by activating nearest fire alarm pull station.
• Report fire to Dean’s Office 2-4000.
• If possible, use available fire extinguishers to extinguish or contain the fire. If the fire is fueled by a natural gas or LP gas leak, the gas supply should be shut off prior to extinguishing the fire.
• Immediately evacuate area should initial fire fighting attempts fail. Shut off gas supplies, etc. Close door to area to contain fire.

The person observing a medical emergency should call 911. Give information as to the nature of the emergency and the exact location. Prompt emergency medical response is dependent upon security being notified when a medical emergency occurs.

If there is a person who has received first aid/CPR training nearby, he/she should be immediately contacted to give assistance. Stay with the injured person and do what you can until medical assistance arrives.

• During severe weather, personnel should be alert to the possible hazardous conditions caused by tornadoes, lightning, wind, etc.
• When a tornado WARNING has been announced, employees will immediately assure that equipment is secure (i.e., shut off gas, water, high voltage, etc.) and move to the nearest place of safety. The basement of Trotter Hall is a designated Tornado Shelter. Remain in safe locations until all-clear message is given.
• CVM will be open regardless of weather conditions unless closure of the University is ordered by the President; however, during adverse weather conditions such as severe snow or ice storms, employees may be dismissed early. Early dismissal will be ordered only by the Department Head or Dean, and will be announced.